Galewood
Local news from Galewood, Chicago, IL
- Galewood's Mars Site Future Comes Into Focus: McCaffery Interests Joins the Redevelopment Push as Neighbors Fight for Community-First Vision
The future of Galewood's most storied piece of real estate is moving fast — and the neighborhood is making sure its voice is heard every ste
- Good Earth Is Coming to Galewood: A Fifth-Generation Family Greenhouse Is About to Transform a Long-Vacant Harlem Avenue Corner
Galewood's Harlem Avenue corridor is about to get a whole lot greener. Good Earth — a fifth-generation, family-owned garden center business
- Serrelli's Turns 90: Galewood's Beloved North Avenue Institution Hits a Milestone Worth Celebrating
Some anniversaries deserve a standing ovation — and Serrelli's on North Avenue is getting one. The Galewood staple just celebrated its 90th
- Galewood's Own Park Is Ready for Its Summer Close-Up — And the Neighborhood's Architectural Gems Are Drawing Fresh Eyes
Galewood has no shortage of conversation-starters this summer, but don't overlook one hiding in plain sight: Galewood Park itself. As the Ch
- Amundsen Park Is Having Its Best Summer in Years — And Galewood Fought Hard for It
If you want to understand what Galewood is made of, look no further than Amundsen Park. The neighborhood's crown jewel green space — complet
- Galewood's Secret Green Gem: How Rutherford Sayre Natural Area Keeps the Illinois Prairie Alive on the Northwest Side
Not every neighborhood treasure comes with a ribbon-cutting or a grand opening — and Galewood's Rutherford Sayre Natural Area is proof. Tuck
- Galewood's Library Dream Is Closer Than You Think — And the Neighborhood Isn't Letting Up
For over 15 years, Galewood has lived without its own library branch — and the community is done waiting quietly. While the Mars site debate
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Its Food Scene Is Proving It
Galewood is having a moment — and not just for its headline-grabbing development news. The Northwest Side neighborhood has been recognized b
- Galewood Neighbors Draft Their Own Dream for the Mars Site — And It's Ambitious
While developer McCaffery Interests has been making the rounds with its 500-unit housing proposal for the former Mars Wrigley factory at 201
- You Might Not Have to Wait Long: Good Earth Eyes a Spring Pop-Up at Galewood's Long-Empty Harlem Ave. Corner
Galewood gardeners may be getting an early gift this season. While the full buildout of the neighborhood's eagerly anticipated Good Earth gr
- 90 Years and Still Stacking Sandwiches: Serrelli's Celebrates a Landmark Anniversary in Galewood
Some neighborhood institutions are so woven into the fabric of daily life that it's hard to imagine the block without them — and for Galewoo
- Five Years of Funk and Community: Galewoodstock Hits a Milestone as Galewood's Favorite Festival Returns August 22nd
Mark your calendars, Galewood — the neighborhood's most beloved summer tradition is back, and this year it's a big one. Galewoodstock, the a
- Garden, Groceries & Coffee: Good Earth Is Bringing a Greenhouse and Café to Galewood's Long-Vacant Harlem Ave. Corner
Galewood's most stubbornly empty lot is finally getting a worthy tenant — and it's a good one. Good Earth, a family-owned garden center and
- Summer Fun Is Almost Here: Galewood Park Opens Registration for Its 2026 Summer Programs Starting April 20th
Good news for Galewood families looking to keep their kids active and engaged this summer: Galewood Park has officially opened online regist
- Galewood Gets a Peek at the Future: New Development Proposal for Harlem Ave. Site Unveiled Saturday — Plus Mars Site Reveals Trails, Plaza, and Café in Revised Vision
It's a big weekend for Galewood's future. On Saturday, April 25th, neighbors are invited to weigh in on a brand-new development proposal for
- Galewood's Green Canopy Is Growing — And You Can Still Get a Free Tree for Your Parkway
Galewood has always been known for its tree-lined blocks and suburban charm — and thanks to a remarkable grassroots effort, those famous str
- Galewood Earns 'Friendliest Neighborhood' Honors — and Proves It With April 21st Community Meeting at Trinity Galewood Church
If you ever needed proof that Galewood punches above its weight in community spirit, here it is: the neighborhood has been recognized by Nex
- Galewood Commuters, Take Note: Metra Is Upgrading Your Ride in 2026
Big infrastructure news is coming down the tracks for Galewood. Metra has officially unveiled its 2026 construction program, and the neighbo
- Amundsen Park Is Back — And Galewood Neighbors Are Making the Most of It
Spring in Galewood just got a whole lot more energetic, and a big reason why is right next door at Amundsen Park. After a prolonged and emot
- Mark Your Calendars: Galewoodstock 2026 Gets an Official Date — and Galewood Park's Spring Programming Is Already Underway
Galewood's community calendar just got a whole lot more exciting. The neighborhood's beloved annual music festival, Galewoodstock, now has a
- Galewood's 1954 'Miracle House' Is a Mid-Century Marvel — And It's Still Turning Heads in 2026
You could walk past it a dozen times and still do a double-take. Galewood's legendary 'Miracle House' — built in 1954 with giant steel arms
- Rutherford Sayre Natural Area Awakens for Spring — Galewood's Hidden Prairie Gem Is Calling Your Name
As March gives way to warmer days, one of Galewood's most beloved and underappreciated treasures is springing back to life. The Rutherford S
- Galewood Has Been Without Its Own Library for 15 Years — That Could Finally Change
Galewood is a neighborhood that takes care of its own — but for 15 years, residents have had to travel to do something as simple as check ou
- Food Relief Could Be Coming to North Avenue: Beyond Hunger Eyes Vacant Storefront Steps from Galewood
A meaningful new development is brewing just steps from Galewood's doorstep — and it could make a real difference for neighbors in need. Bey
- Galewood Earns Top-10 Friendliest Neighborhood Honor — And Now You Can Plant Your Piece of It
Galewood has something new to brag about heading into spring: Nextdoor has officially ranked it the #7 friendliest neighborhood in all of Ch
- Spring Is Calling: Galewood's Easter Egg Hunt Registration Opens & Galewoodstock 2026 Vendor Spots Fill Fast
Spring is officially in the air in Galewood — and the neighborhood is wasting no time celebrating. Registration for this year's Bunny Palooz
- Galewood Puts Mars Site to a Vote: Community Group Launches Ballot Referendum Drive
Galewood's most consequential community debate is heading toward the ballot box. The Galewood Montclare Community Organization has launched
- Galewood Park's Winter Programming Finale Is Here — Free Senior Events and Youth Activities Run Through Mid-March
With spring just around the corner, Galewood Park is making the most of its final weeks of winter programming — and there's still time to jo
- Galewood Residents Unveil Bold Counter-Plan for Mars Site — Complete with a Candy History Museum
Galewood's fight for its future hit a new high note this week when a neighborhood group stepped up with their own detailed vision for the fo
- Galewood Residents Rally to Reimagine the Iconic Mars Factory Site — and Their Vision Is Bigger Than Housing
What should replace one of Galewood's most beloved landmarks? That's the question galvanizing the neighborhood right now — and residents hav